Red Finches

AUTHOR(S)

LAWS, JOHN MUIR

PUB. DATE

January 2004

SOURCE

Sierra Birds: A Hiker's Guide;2004, p28

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Book Chapter

ABSTRACT

A chapter of the book "Sierra Birds: A Hiker's Guide" by John Muir Laws is presented. It offers information on several male and female species of Red Finches including House Finch, Purple Finch, and Cassin's Finch found in Sierra Nevada, California & Nevada. Red Finches usually found in forests and grasslands eat fruits and insects and use their conical bills to crack open seeds rich in protein and fat. Several photographs of red finches are also presented.

ACCESSION #

34587083

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